Yamuna-river Water Level Steadily Rising for Four Days; No Change in the Last Three Hours – Exclusive Update”.
The Yamuna river had a water level of 208.62 metres at 1 and 2 PM on Thursday.
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The water level in the Yamuna hit 208.48 metres at 11 PM on Wednesday, shattering a record that had stood for 45 years.
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All schools, colleges, and non-essential government offices must close as of today through Sunday, under the Delhi government’s directive.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) https://delhi.gov.in/ has temporarily closed entry and exit at Yamuna Bank Metro Station on the Blue Line due to the rise in river water level.
However, according to the Metro administration, interchange facilities are available, and operations on the Blue Line are unhindered.
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Numerous low-lying regions are impacted by the heavy rain, including Majnu Ka Tila, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Matia Mahal, Geeta Colony, and stretches of Ring Road close to Kashmiri Gate.
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The Yamuna’s rising water level forced the closure of several water treatment facilities.
The Wazirabad water treatment facility was inspected.
Once things get back to normal, it will restart, Kejriwal said.
At least 16,500 people were transferred to 2,500 relief camps on Wednesday after being evacuated from six districts.